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Day One: Depart from Kampala
to the South Western part of Uganda and move on to Kibale forest
the extra ordinary forest that boosts of Uganda’s 335 species of
bird, over144species of butterfly and a home to an astonishing
12 species of primate and probably one of the highest primate
densities in the world. Late afternoon birding at the entrance
of the Park. Dinner and overnight to Kanyankyu Tourist center.
Day Two: Full day birding in
Kibale Forest on the guided Forest walks expect to see a variety
of bird species like white- bellied Crested Flycatcher, Grey-
throated Flycatcher Uganda woodland warbler, White-naped pigeon,
African Pitta, Joyful Greenbul and many more. Don’t forget to
spot families of chimps and monkeys swinging through the ancient
forest trees as you move on. Return to the Tourist center; visit
the Bigodi Swamp in the evening for more bird species. Dinner
and overnight at the center.
Day Three: After an early
breakfast we’ll take an early morning walk in Magombe Forest for
yet more species of bird, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park
for birding around the Mweya Peninsular and Lake George. Launch
cruise on the amazing Kazinga channel for a thrilling bird life
like the famous shoebill, African Skimmer, Papyrus Gonolek,
Black bee- eater and many more. Watch out for Schools of Hippos,
Buffalos crocodiles and more game that come to have a drink on
the Kazinga water channel. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari
Lodge/ Camping/ Hostel.
Day Four: We’ll an early
drive to Ishasha through the Maramagambo- Kigezi area. Watch out
for chimps that “criss –cross” the roadArrive at Ishasha for a
late evening walk. Dinner and overnight at Ishasha tented camp.
Day Five: After an early
morning drive we’ll probably see the rare tree climbing lions,
proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a home to the rare
mountain gorilla, the treasure chest of flora and fauna and the
richest forest in East Africa. Expect to see various bird
species in the Albertine Rift Valley namely Red –throated Alethe,
Red -faced Woodland Warbler, Collared Apalis, Woodpeckers, Black
bee – eater, Cuckoos and others. Afternoon birding, lunch,
dinner and overnight at Gorilla Forest Camp/Buhoma homestead.
Day Six: We’ll spent the
whole day birding in the forest and onto the Waterfall trail,
working slowly back along the “main track” where we’ll spend the
whole afternoon. Dinner and overnight at Buhoma.
Day Seven: Early departure
for Ruhija, birding “the neck” for a few hours enroute.
Afternoon along the road to Kabale. Dinner and overnight at
Ruhija.
Day Eight: Walk the along
trail to Mubwindi Swamp, afternoon around Ruhija. Over night at
Ruhija.
Day Nine: After breakfast,
Bird slowly enroute along the road towards Kabale then depart
for Lake Mburo National Park. Other than birds Lake Mburo NP
boosts of small beautiful lakes, game species notably impala,
eland, zebra, buffalo, klipspringer and waterbuck. Late
afternoon birding at the entrance road to Rwonyo. Over night at
Rwonyo.
Day Ten: Full day birding at
Lake Mburo. Picnic lunch, the take a canoe trip to see the
kingfisher, heron and other water bird species and watch out for
hippos and crocodiles, don’t worry your guide will keep you a
distance from them for the can be dangerous!!! Dinner and
overnight at Rwonyo.
Day Eleven: Morning game
drive (optional), back to Rwonyo, relax and “chit - chat”.
Afternoon drive back to Kampala.
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